Software Engineer (Flight and Ground Systems)

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Software Engineer (Flight and Ground Systems)

Onsite in Webster, TX

This position is responsible for the design, creation and maintenance of software for flight and ground systems. These systems include embedded Linux applications on custom circuit boards, ground software to control and monitor the space hardware, and automation scripts for testing and fault detection. Examples of flight hardware are MISSE (Multipurpose International Space Station Experiment), TAMU SPIRIT (Texas A&M / Aerospace Multi-Use Space Platform Integration Research and Innovative Technology) and SSTEF (Space Science technology and Evaluation Facility) lunar test platform.

Responsibilities :

• This position works closely with the Electrical team to help troubleshoot new board designs and write software to make them operational
• The position also works with the operations team to troubleshoot customer experiments and solve on-orbit issues
• Create software for spaceflight equipment, including designing and / or programming embedded systems, with limited supervision or oversight
• Assist MISSE customers and Primary Investigators (PI) to ensure that their active experiments / payloads meet ISS and MISSE requirements, can be integrated, and will function as planned on-orbit
• This includes working closely with our integration engineer(s) and designers
• Design electronics and software to interface with customer active experiments / payloads and assist with their integration and testing.

Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in embedded systems, electronics, or avionics development

Proficiency in C++, Python, and common programming languages

Experience developing user interfaces and network communication protocols

Strong background with Linux environments and embedded systems programming

Current understanding of electrical / embedded system design and selection of spaceflight-rated components

Familiarity with analog instrumentation and signal interfacing

Ability to work hands-on with electrical hardware and test equipment

Proven track record of working independently and within cross-functional teams

Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with NASA verification processes and requirements documentation

Knowledge of spaceflight effects on electronics, such as radiation and thermal extremes

Prior experience in the space industry (preferred, but not required)

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA / EEO / Veterans / Disabled Employer.

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